Robert Bagby Photographs, 1972-2008 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert Bagby Photographs, 1972-2008

Primary Creator: Bagby, Robert

Extent: 1.27 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: by Subject

Date Acquired: 08/03/2010. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff., Madison County (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The photos in this collection were taken by Dr. Robert E. Bagby, ranging from the 1970s up to about 2008, though most are from the 1990s and early 2000s. Much of the collection is associated with Eastern Kentucky University, especially the athletics teams and the College of Justice and Safety, where Dr. Bagby taught. The collection also includes many news and public events in Richmond including the Glen Rogers hearing, Paul Patton's "Patton to the People" tour, Colin Powell's "America's Promise" tour, and the Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Dedication. Dr. Bagby also covered the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Blue Grass Army Depot.

Dr. Bagby was a professor for EKU's College of Justice and Safety from 1972 to 1992 as well as a member of the Richmond chapter of the Rotary Club. He provided photos to the Richmond Register and other local news sources. Dr. Bagby passed away on August 17, 2011 at the age of 82 and is buried in Richmond Cemetery.

Biographical Note

BAGBY, Dr. Robert E. 82, scholar, educator, community servant and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away August 17, 2011, with family members at his side. In addition to his loving wife of 56 years, Kathryn (Kathy) Kuertz Bagby, he is survived by one son, Douglas Alan Bagby (Theresa), one daughter, Kerrie Bagby Moberly (Harry), all of Richmond; his grandchildren; Laura Lilly (Michael), Matthew George, Harry Robert Moberly, Bobbi Hukill Williams (Marty), and Katherine Hukill Thompson (Chris); and his six great-grandchildren.

He received his undergraduate degree at Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH and went on to earn his Master's and Ph.D. at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Dr. Bagby had a passion for the field of education. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher in Georgetown, OH. He later served as Vice-principal at Talawanda High School and Principal at Stewart Junior High School, both in Oxford, OH. While pursuing his doctorate at Miami University, he was the Assistant to the Director of the McGuffey Laboratory School and Assistant to the Director of Academic Centers. After completing his doctorate he served as Principal at Ripley-Union- Lewis High School, Ripley, OH. In 1972 Dr. Bagby decided to dedicate his career to collegiate academics and joined EKU's faculty in the College of Justice & Safety (formerly the College of Law Enforcement). In 1975 he was appointed Acting Chair of Police Administration and Chair in 1978. Later he would serve with EKU's Division of Special Programs and Undergraduate Studies. He retired in 1992 as Professor Emeritus. He served on numerous police promotional boards in Oxford, Ohio; Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky as well as serving as a public speaker in the local community. He worked as a consultant for the Board of Regents (State of New York); member of the Oxford, Ohio City Council, Cemetery Trustee and Planning Commission Associate.

Biographical information came from his obituary.

Subject/Index Terms

Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff.
Madison County (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Accruals: includes accession of Rotary Club photos taken by Dr. Bagby

Acquisition Source: Bagby, Kathryn

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Panoramas],
[Box 2: Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky],
[Box 3: Richmond],
[Box 4: EKU],
[Item 1: Law Enforcement Banquet, 19 Oct 1990],
[All]

Box 3: Richmond

Barcode: 31234014045304

Folder 1: News Related Events

Item 1: James Keller Reelection, 2000: campaign event
Item 2: Democratic Party Rally, 23 October 2003: Ben Chandler at a governor election rally
Item 3: Ben Chandler Rally, 17 February 2004: Ben Chandler speaks at congressional election rally in Richmond
Item 4: Fire on Big Hill Avenue: emergency units respond to a building fire on Big Hill Ave.
Item 5: Support Rally, January 2003: Troop support rally, including Harry Moberly, Jr.
Item 6: Democratic Campaign, 2000: campaign event for Scotty Baesler
Item 7: Democratic Campaign, 2000: campaign event for Scotty Baesler
Item 8: Desert Storm Troops, 9 June 1991: US Troops returning home
Item 9: Desert Storm Troops, 9 June 1991: US Troops returning home
Item 10: Lainhart Shooting, 14 August 1996: crime scene investigation in the shooting of Paul Lainhart
Item 11: Train Wreck, April 1990: overturned coal cars outside Richmond
Item 12: Accident on Main Street, 9 January 1997: automobile accident on Main Street in Richmond
Item 13: Patton to the People, 5 December 1997: Paul Patton speaking at EKU's Criminal Justice Training Center on his "Patton to the People" tour
Item 14: Glen Rogers Hearing, 21 November 1995: hearing to set the date for Glen Rogers trial at the Richmond Courthouse, includes article from the Richmond Register
Item 15: Glen Rogers Hearing, 21 November 1995: hearing to set the date for Glen Rogers trial at the Richmond Courthouse, includes article from the Richmond Register

Folder 2: Holiday/Event Photos

Item 1: United Way Balloon Ride Event, 21 September 1995: charity event for the United Way Foundation featuring balloon rides
Item 2: Madison County Rescue Squad, 1995: 20th anniversary event staged in the Richmond Mall parking lot
Item 3: Riders Rally, 1989: pictures from the '89 Riders Rally at EKU's campus
Item 4: Riders Rally, 1989: pictures from the '89 Riders Rally at EKU's campus
Item 5: Riders Rally: pictures from a Riders Rally at University Shopping Center
Item 6: Riders Rally: pictures from a Riders Rally at University Shopping Center
Item 7: Reading is Fun Week, 2000: literacy event at the Irvine McDowell Park, book sale and craft activities
Item 8: Reading is Fun Week, 2000: literacy event at the Irvine McDowell Park, book sale and craft activities
Item 9: Riders Rally, 1998: pictures from the '98 Riders Rally at Alumni parking lot
Item 10: Gala at Elmwood, 1992: pictures from the 1992 Richmond Area Arts Council at Elmwood Estate in Richmond
Item 11: Gala at Elmwood, 1996: pictures from the 1996 Richmond Area Arts Council at Elmwood Estate in Richmond
Item 12: Gala at Elmwood, 1996: pictures from the 1996 Richmond Area Arts Council at Elmwood Estate in Richmond
Item 13: Country Casual Derby Brunch, 1998: Kentucky Derby event at an unknown farm outside Richmond
Item 14: Country Casual Derby Brunch, 1998: Kentucky Derby event at an unknown farm outside Richmond
Item 15: Country Casual Derby Brunch, 1998: Kentucky Derby event at an unknown farm outside Richmond
Item 16: Madison County Car Show, May 2000: classic car show and local crafts at White Hall
Item 17: Christmas Event: unknown Christmas event at EKU
Item 18: Christmas Event: unknown Christmas event at EKU
Item 19: Christmas Pictures: pictures of snowy christmas scenes around Richmond, including Irvinton, and Main Street
Item 20: Christmas Pictures: pictures of snowy christmas scenes around Richmond, including Irvinton, and Main Street
Item 21: Springfest Carnival, 1 June 1997: Springfest Kids Days Carnival at Lake Reba, including rides, crafts, and performances
Item 22: Springfest Carnival, 1 June 1997: Springfest Kids Days Carnival at Lake Reba, including rides, crafts, and performances

Folder 3: Sports

Item 1: Softball, 10 July 2000: Daniel Boone Classic softball competition
Item 2: YMCA Cheerleader Competition, 18 October 1998: high school cheerleading competition hosted in Alumni Coliseum at EKU
Item 3: Soccer: youth soccer practice at Lake Reba

Folder 4: Local Events

Item 1: Farm Field Days, 26 June 2000: entertainment and cookout at unidentified Richmond farm
Item 2: Farm Field Days, 26 June 2000: entertainment and cookout at unidentified Richmond farm
Item 3: Riders Rally, May 1994: pictures from the '94 Riders Rally at Lake Reba
Item 4: Riders Rally, May 1994: pictures from the '94 Riders Rally at Lake Reba
Item 5: Pottery Festival, September 2004: local crafts and entertainment festival at Irvin McDowell Park
Item 6: Pottery Festival, September 2004: local crafts and entertainment festival at Irvin McDowell Park
Item 7: Pottery Festival, September 2004: local crafts and entertainment festival at Irvin McDowell Park
Item 8: Car Show, September 2004: car show on Main Street in Richmond
Item 9: Fireworks Extravaganza, 4 July 1996: fireworks preshow at Lake Reba
Item 10: Christmas Show, 2 December 1995: carolers and other festivities on Main Street
Item 11: Time Capsule, 22 August 1986: time capsule being laid down at Richmond Court House during the Madison County Bicentennial
Item 12: Bag - a - Thon: litter collection competition and recycling event
Item 13: Fall Haul, 10 October 1997: hazardous waste collection event
Item 14: Crafts and Car Show: craft show and car show at Lake Reba
Item 15: Crafts and Car Show: craft show and car show at Lake Reba
Item 16: Crafts and Car Show: craft show and car show at Lake Reba
Item 17: Crafts and Car Show: craft show and car show at Lake Reba
Item 18: Special Olympics: Special Olympics games, activity booths, and competitions held at EKU
Item 19: Special Olympics: Special Olympics games, activity booths, and competitions held at EKU

Folder 5: General Photos

Item 1: Richmond-Madison Recycling Center: center facilities and staff
Item 2: Richmond Mall: panoramic illustration of the mall
Item 3: Richmond Bypass Opening, 7 May 1998: Paul Patton and others speak at the opening ceremony for the Bypass
Item 4: Richmond Area Arts Center Opening, 6 June 1996: center opening, cloister, and stained glass windows
Item 5: Madison County Detention Center Opening, 1985: opening ceremony, tour, facilities, and some staff of the center
Item 6: Madison County Detention Center Opening, 1985: opening ceremony, tour, facilities, and some staff of the center
Item 7: Recycling Center Opening: center opening ceremony
Item 8: Main Street, July 1999: several photos at or near the courthouse on Main Street in Richmond
Item 9: Celebrity Baggers Kentucky State Police, June 1993: KSP bagging groceries to reinforce seatbelt safety
Item 10: Navy Awards, 15 March 1995: naval ceremony with awards and submarine crew
Item 11: Dixieland Concert, 8 October 1997: Dixieland concert at Irvine-McDowell Park
Item 12: Howard and Neal Colyer Retirement, 27 January 1995: retirement ceremony
Item 13: Fire Department Field Trip, 11 October 2000: elementary field trip to the Richmond Fire Dept.
Item 14: Fire Department Field Trip, 11 October 2000: elementary field trip to the Richmond Fire Dept.
Item 15: Fire Department Field Trip, 11 October 2000: elementary field trip to the Richmond Fire Dept.
Item 16: Future Farmers of America Awards, 18 November 1996: FFA award banquet
Item 17: All A Academic Winners, 6 February 1993: academic competition winners
Item 18: GLAD Bag-a-thon, 1998: bag-a-thon cleanup and recycling event
Item 19: AFG: tour of the AFG factory outside of Richmond

Folder 6: Blue Grass Army Depot

Item 1: Wendell Ford, 28 February 1997: Senator Wendell Ford speaks on the International Chemical Destruction Treaty
Item 2: Wendell Ford, 28 February 1997: Senator Wendell Ford speaks on the International Chemical Destruction Treaty
Item 3: Change of Command, 29 July 1992: ceremony, Colonel William Humbaugh to Colonel Arley McCormick
Item 4: Change of Command, 29 July 1992: ceremony, Colonel William Humbaugh to Colonel Arley McCormick
Item 5: Change of Command, 22 August 1996: ceremony, Colonel James Colvin to Colonel Richard Jackson
Item 6: Change of Command, 22 August 1996: program of events, Colonel James Colvin to Colonel Richard Jackson
Item 7: Change of Command, 1998: after the ceremony, Colonel Richard Jackson to Colonel Johnnie Allen
Item 8: ACWA, 13 January 2003: Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment Meeting
Item 9: ACWA, 14 January 2003: Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment Meeting
Item 10: Gas Masks: gas mask fitting exercise and tour of BGAD grounds
Item 11: Gas Masks: gas mask fitting exercise and tour of BGAD grounds
Item 12: Nerve Agent Hearing, 29 July 1986: nerve agent hearing regarding BGAD
Item 13: 50th Anniversary, 10 August 1991: 50th anniversary celebration vehicle display and speeches including Representative Larry Hopkins
Item 14: 50th Anniversary, 10 August 1991: 50th anniversary celebration vehicle display and speeches including Representative Larry Hopkins
Item 15: Press Conference, 31 January 1996: waste spill tracking and actions
Item 16: Community Outreach Office, 10 October 1996: Bluegrass Chemical Demilitarization Community Outreach Office opening and protestors with accompanying news article
Item 17: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 18: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 19: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 20: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 21: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 22: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 23: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 24: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 25: Tooele Facility, Utah, December 1995: photos from a tour of the BGAD sister plant in Tooele, Utah
Item 26: Tooelle Facility, Utah, December 1995: 20 slides.
Item 27: Tooelle Facility, Utah, December 1995: 20 slides.
Item 28: Tooelle Facility, Utah, December 1995: 8 slides.

Folder 7: Construction

Item 1: Oldham Building Demolition in Richmond: In preparation for building the Courthouse Annex.
Item 2: Oldham Building Demolition in Richmond: In preparation for building the Courthouse Annex.
Item 3: Construction of the Bypass: addition to the bypass from Irvine Road to Exit 90
Item 4: University Shopping Center, 1996: repair work on the shopping center parking lot
Item 5: Duncannon Lane, 1992: Duncannon Lane groundbreaking event
Item 6: Sonny's Barbecue, 27 March 1998: groundbreaking event at the restaurant's future site
Item 7: Exit 87 Construction, 5 September 1998: building and bridge construction at Exit 87, Richmond
Item 8: Emergency Operations Center Groundbreaking: groundbreaking event at the building's future site
Item 9: Hampton Way, January 1996: landscape off Barnes Mill Road prior to construction of Hampton Way and Hampton Inn
Item 10: Richmond Scenes: 24 slides of Lowes construction, First Southern Bank, Richmond fire truck, hazardous waste recycling, and Sherwin Williams plant.
Item 11: Richmond Scenes: 20 slides of Coates Building, Elmwood, First Southern Bank, Kroger and the construction signs for Sonny's Barbecue and Hardees.

Folder 8: Rotary Club

Item 1: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 2: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 3: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 4: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 5: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 6: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 7: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 8: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 9: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 10: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 11: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 12: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 13: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 14: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 15: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 16: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 17: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 18: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 19: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 20: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 21: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 22: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 23: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 24: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 25: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 26: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 27: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 28: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 29: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 30: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 31: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 32: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 33: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 34: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 35: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 36: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 37: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 38: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 39: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 40: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 41: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 42: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 43: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 44: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos
Item 45: Rotary Club: Richmond Rotary Club meetings, awards, and events. Specific dates are known only on timestamped photos

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Panoramas],
[Box 2: Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky],
[Box 3: Richmond],
[Box 4: EKU],
[Item 1: Law Enforcement Banquet, 19 Oct 1990],
[All]